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[Interview] StarTale vs AZUBU 2013 GSTL Preseason

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Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37066 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-16 21:34:21
February 16 2013 09:38 GMT
#1
(T)AZUBU_SuperNova
(P)AZUBU_Genius

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Source: This Is Game

The first ever HotS match and you guys won. How do you feel?

SuperNova - This was our first SC2 team league since AZUBU formed their SC2 team and I am so glad that we were able to win. This was a meaningful first victory.
Genius - Ever since our SC2 team formed, almost everyone got eliminated in the individual leagues. I also fell down to the qualifiers and felt like I didn't deserve to look at the manager in the eye. So I told myself that I had to win today no matter what and I was able to feel no nerves because of SuperNova's two kills. It was disappointing that San hyung lost cause he made a mistake but we won so I am happy.

This was the first ever official HotS match.

SuperNova - I was't really feeling any burdens. Personally I had been preparing for HotS from quite a while ago so I was pretty used to it. I was disappointed that I only secured two kills but since I hadn't grabbed a victory in a while, I think the win meant more than usual.

You were sent out as the second player after Eve fell.

SuperNova - I was disappointed because I only secured two kills when I felt that I was going to secure an all kill. I was expecting to play against TREME but the game got messed up so it was a disappointing result. But there are still matches ahead of us so I am going to work hard so that I can grab an all kill next time.

You were sent out while the team was behind. Were you feeling any pressure?

Genius - The pressure was huge. Honestly, San hyung wasn't expecting to lose. I was more flustered than he was when I saw that he targeted his own stalker. I wasn't even thinking about it but I found myself setting myself up. I didn't think about pulling off a comeback but I did anticipate that I would go up against Bomber.

You grabbed your victory by using the build order that TREME used in the previous game. Was it a revenge strategy?

Genius - I expected TREME to go for a one gate build order. And I was just doing the counter build order so a revenge initiative wasn't really my goal.

Your final game against Bomber was all WoL.

Genius - Bomber played exactly like he would have played for WoL. He should not do that (laughs). He really did do everything exactly the same. It's easier to block medivac harassment in HotS so I see it as a completely different game. I just want to say, Bomber, you really can't play that way (laughs).

Any tips for Terran players?

Genius - Widow mines are the answer. You'll all be fine as long as you use widow mines extensively (laughs).

You defeated championship contender StarTale. What are your goals for this season?

SuperNova - Everyone on the team prepared for HotS extensively. And since we're working so hard, the championship is our goal. We will achieve it no matter what.
Genius - I found out today that StarTale was considered a championship contender (laughs). Since we won against a championship contender, it's time for us to grab the championship.

Who would you like to face next round?

SuperNova - I heard that the three Prime Terrans (MKP, ByuN, Maru) have all been doing well lately. I can't help but think that Prime will be the winner. But regardless of who makes it up, I won't be scared. I'll just work really hard so I can ensure that we don't lose.
Genius - I think FXO will be the easier opponent so I would like it if FXO would advance. But like SuperNova just stated, the three Terrans on Prime have been doing really well lately so I think they will become our opponent.

Anything else you would like to say?

SuperNova - I am glad because we secured a meaningful victory. Since I have been receiving even more encouragement than before, I will show my improved form. I will also keep streaming real hard so I hope the fans will tune in often.
Genius - A lot of things for HotS have really progressed from WoL. Even if I play just the way I want to, eventually everything tends to work out. I am very excited. Lastly, I want to thank our sponsors AZUBU and Razer.
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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partydude89
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
1850 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-16 09:42:56
February 16 2013 09:42 GMT
#2
I like supernova, not so much Genius because he beat bomber And Genius didn't know startale was a championship contender??? what is this??
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MCXD
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Australia2738 Posts
February 16 2013 09:46 GMT
#3
Genius seems to be in good spirits about HotS. Could something about it actually have staved off his shift to LoL!?
Elite_
Profile Joined June 2012
United States4259 Posts
February 16 2013 10:11 GMT
#4
On February 16 2013 18:42 partydude89 wrote:
Genius didn't know startale was a championship contender??? what is this??

They lost Squirtle and PartinG... Life was practicing for WoL the entire time and Bomber can't do everything himself. I figured that the finals would be Azubu vs. NSH because they have the most players practicing HotS...

Also, I think Aphrodite is meant to be Eve in question 3, Seeker... Unless SuperNova plays for StarTale or something.
tj341
Profile Joined October 2012
United States147 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-13 08:46:41
February 16 2013 10:15 GMT
#5
Thanks for the translation SeeKeR
FrodaN
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
754 Posts
February 16 2013 10:17 GMT
#6
Happy Birthday Seeker

Very happy to see Genius perform well!
Ctesias
Profile Joined December 2012
4595 Posts
February 16 2013 10:33 GMT
#7
Thanks for translating!
Flash | Mvp
BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
February 16 2013 10:36 GMT
#8
Thanks Seeker!
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opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
February 16 2013 10:39 GMT
#9
glad to hear from these two guys, it's been a while
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EnumaAvalon
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Philippines3613 Posts
February 16 2013 10:54 GMT
#10
Genius hwaiting! So it IS possible to beat WoL championship contenders using HoTS strategies! This'll make everything more interesting.
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mayneeahk
Profile Joined November 2011
Canada279 Posts
February 16 2013 17:31 GMT
#11
Very happy to see AZUBU win, feel as though my bandwagon hop was worth it. I truly think this team is capable of winning the HotS preseason and can't wait to see more from them.
Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
February 16 2013 17:36 GMT
#12
Thanks Seeker
Refer to my post.
HolydaKing
Profile Joined February 2010
21254 Posts
February 16 2013 17:38 GMT
#13
On February 16 2013 19:39 opterown wrote:
glad to hear from these two guys, it's been a while

exactly what i felt, would've been even more awesome if it was San and SuperNova

but i like Genius interviews so it's np!
Deleted User 135096
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3624 Posts
February 16 2013 17:49 GMT
#14
hahaha dat logo. :D
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ragz_gt
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
9172 Posts
February 16 2013 17:51 GMT
#15
On February 16 2013 18:38 Seeker wrote:
Who would you like to face next round?

SuperNova - I heard that the three Prime Terrans (MKP, ByuN, Maru) have all been doing well lately. I can't help but think that Prime will be the winner. But regardless of who makes it up, I won't be scared. I'll just work really hard so I can ensure that we don't lose.
Genius - I think FXO will be the easier opponent so I would like it if FXO would advance. But just like SuperNova just stated, the three Terrans on Prime have been doing really well lately so I think they will become our opponent.


Does this mean that the mysterious prime at #3 HoTS GM is ByuN? O.o
I'm not an otaku, I'm a specialist.
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
February 16 2013 17:51 GMT
#16
I just realized there are no azubu team icons on TL ;o that's too bad
myRZeth
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany1047 Posts
February 16 2013 18:03 GMT
#17
seems like in hots Terran is the new Zerg
everyone s frightening Terran now
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3834 Posts
February 16 2013 18:05 GMT
#18
aww wanted to see aphrodite/TREME interview.
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
Xiphos
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada7507 Posts
February 16 2013 18:24 GMT
#19
On February 17 2013 03:03 myRZeth wrote:
seems like in hots Terran is the new Zerg
everyone s frightening Terran now


No its the exact same thing as it was in WoL, T was real strong in the earlier patches. Blizz will find one way or another.
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Kasaraki
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Denmark7115 Posts
February 16 2013 18:27 GMT
#20
On February 16 2013 18:42 partydude89 wrote:
I like supernova, not so much Genius because he beat bomber And Genius didn't know startale was a championship contender??? what is this??


Welcome to the subtle smacktalk of the one and only Genius.
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